Funny, I don't remember any Santorum supporters calling for the debates to end when Santorum had his one good debate. OTOH, when Newt had a bad debate, I don't recall him whining or calling the debates demolition derbies. You decide what that means...
..."start answering questions on how they would handle dismantling Obamas regime."
Newt's already answered your question:
I have been saying these debates are self destructive since the third one. They are like firemen squirting water on other firmen instead of on the fire. And they get tiresome.
I will support anyone who gets the nod{Including Mitt. After voting for McCain a person can do any distastful thing}.
The idea ticket would be Newt/Rick. they would balance out just right.But I am afraid both their egos would never allow it.